Pentathlon
Cautious approach with Pentathlon
The racing future of tough stayer Pentathlon is in doubt after the seven-year-old pulled up a bit scratchy following his sixth-placing in the Egmont Cup (2100m) earlier this month.
Surprise Cup also in mind for Pentathlon
Taranaki trainer John Wheeler hasn’t given up hope of getting Pentathlon into next month’s Gr.1 A$7 million Melbourne Cup, but he has come up with a left-field alternative if the talented stayer misses a start in the 3200m Flemington feature.
Mixed Fortunes For Kiwi Cup Entries
Kiwi stayer Sir Charles Road remains in contention for a Melbourne Cup start despite a setback costing him his chance to contest next week’s Caulfield Cup.
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Wheeler chases third New Zealand Cup win
John Wheeler reckons he already has a photo of Pentathlon winning the New Zealand Cup on his wall at home.
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